Finally had a chance to check out The Local and it was pretty much exactly what you'd expect from an Irish pub. Huge bar top surrounded by TVs, lots of Irish decor, and cute booths that really lean into the theme. Unfortunately, things started off a little rough. The person I met there waited over 10 minutes at the host stand before anyone acknowledged them. I totally understand hosts may be on break or helping elsewhere, but with the restaurant nearly empty it was surprising that no bartender or server stepped in. Once we were seated, it also took a while before our server came by. That said, our server ended up being super friendly and attentive the rest of the visit. We ordered an Irish lemonade, a cold beer, and the Gaelic Whiskey Bites. They were exactly what you'd expect with an extra crunchy exterior, but the sauce was actually really good! Honestly made me wish I had tried a burger with that sauce instead, but we weren't hungry enough for more food. Overall, it's a decent neighborhood Irish bar, but nothing really stood out to me. I'd probably come back for the patio or on St. Patrick's Day! read more

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Wow, this place makes one of the best pot roast dinners you'll ever have. The pot roast is super tender and everything that you would expect from a really good homemade pot roast. This place is very generous with the amount of meat that comes with the order which is the biggest I've ever seen for its price. The vegetables are super good. It was a mix of mushrooms and carrots in a thick brown gravy. The mashed potatoes were fine. Next time I would ask for extra mashed potatoes. I love how it is garnished with the skinny fried onions. I would definitely come back here and try their other foods, especially their chicken pot pie. read more

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Picked up a to go order from here and it looked so nice inside when I came by! There's these almost private booths that look outside which would be really nice to dine at. I ordered one of the veggie gran bowls and it was so delicious! My order was ready upon arrival and everyone was very friendly. I especially love how the use compostable cutlery/bags! I will definitely be back to dine in and try their happy hour as well. read more

The Local - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

We haven't been there for a long time and that was a mistake! Super fun and funky atmosphere, great food, great beer, and good service! read more

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This place has all the right pub vibes with style and class! The staff is super fun and knowledgeable. This is my third time in and the experience is always the same and we love - consistency (when it's this level of good). I grabbed the fish and chips which is my absolute favorite in town. The batter is everything you want. Speaking of which - their fries are the perfect complement with their seasoning and crisp. Highly recommend!!! read more

The Local - Fish and chips with Cod - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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I visited as part of a party at 6 at lunchtime on a Saturday. It was only moderately busy, which made for a quiet, enjoyable environment. The brunch menu was in effect, which had a mix of breakfast and later-day items. While most of my party ordered breakfast, I had a salad with added chicken. The chicken was perfectly cooked, moist and flavorful, and the whole salad was wonderful. I really loved the candied walnuts and wish I knew where they got them! Service was great the whole time, too, with the separate checks handled in good time. read more

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If you are a fish and chips fan this is the place for you. I'm not much for fish and chips but others in my group are and said it's some of the best they've had in the Twin Cities. I got the Corned Beef and Cabbage which was excellent! Another group member got the Hearty Shepherd's Pie and said it was very good. Portion sizes are large here so yiu get your monies worth. We were here midweek so it wasn't packed, but service was on the slower side. This gave us the opportunity to chat uninterrupted, but it would have been nice to be checked on a bit more frequent. It's a large restaurant with very comfortable chairs and various table sizes to accommodate groups of all sizes. read more

The Local - Corned Beef and Cabbage - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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The Reuben is the best I've ever had, and I've had many. They make the corned beef here and the ratios of ingredients are perfect. Add the buttery, crispy rye bread and I'm in heaven. Also, the booths are awesome. Floor to ceiling decorative glass panels and beautiful upholstered seats. Very nice! read more

The Local - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Walked in on a Friday night after trying a few places with long lines. It was 3 ppl and 5:40pm. They offered us a high boy just inside the door, I was concerned we might be a little cold, but there was just enough of a buffer with the hostess stand that we were OK. They have a very strong whiskey and beer list. Traditional Irish favorites on the menu and then also a good selection of salads, flatbreads and soups. One of the folks I was with ordering a salad that had a fried hard boiled egg and she really enjoyed that. The tomato soup has a french onion soup like crouton and broiled cheese covered topping. That is quite tasty! The mushroom flatbread was ok. The other person had pot roast and cleaned their plate. The service was friendly. Free garage parking for the shops & restaurants. read more

Decided to grab a quick bite and drink before meeting up with friends at Punch Bowl Social. Upon entering, we noticed it looked fairly empty but wanted to give it a try. Our server was super friendly and we were seated right away. We started with a few drinks, which were quite good! Definitely a strong pour (thanks bartender). The pot roast and chicken sandwich were recommended, in addition to the bourbon bites so we placed our order. The bourbon bites were hot and fresh, but a bit salty for my liking. The pieces of chicken were also pretty small. The server raved about the pot roast and you could smell it coming from the kitchen so we were excited to try. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE POT ROAST. It lacked flavor, salt, and tenderness. Definitely not grandma's pot roast. The chicken sandwich also fell pretty flat for me but was edible. I think if you're in the area and want to grab a quick drink, this could be a decent place for that. Dinner? I'd skip and find someplace else. Great service though! read more

The Local - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Very cool space/bar and patio! Fun drink menu. A little pricey but comparable to places near by. I think the happy hour was $2 off most beverages? Food menu looked good - we only had drinks! Great selection of whiskeys of course! Friendly staff - would come again! read more

One of my go to spots for fish and chips when I get that craving Service this time around was pretty slow and the place isn't busy Prefer the downtown location but this is closer to home Easy parking in the free parking lot at west end shops read more

The Local - Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

There's lots of parking options at West End. My friend and I sat at the bar and had drinks and split a couple of apps. The bartender was very friendly. It's a great place to go to with friends. read more

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We had a great time trying the local. I've drive by many times but never tried it. The space is open and bright and was family friendly. My husband got the walleye fish and chips and I got the Irish poutine as my main. Both were good. The kids meals are cute and I love that they all come with fruit. They also have a cool loyalty program that rewards you when you sign up, on your birthday, and at various times of the year. One negative was the cocktails.. I tried the Tequila Mockingbird and it was flavorless. But I guess tequila is not a pub specialty.. We will be back! read more

The Local - Irish poutine - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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Rachel was a great server!! Thank you for a great first trip to this fun bar. We had a large table and she handled us well. read more

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Amazing soup! Everyone tried a new soup today. Friends have loved their tomato soup, - I tried it & loved it! Also soup of the day autumn squash got raves. Then shepherds pie, pot roast sandwiches, fish & chips (yum!), corned beef sandwiches and a great curry too! We loved everything. Great place to celebrate birthdays! Staff is cool, great people, good music. Great craic. IYKYK read more

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The pub vibes at the Local are immaculate! This is a favorite spot for us to come in the winter or when it's rainy to feel cozy. ATMOSPHERE: This is what you come for! I love the vibes in here, especially when cold or rainy. If you're lucky, get one of the enclosed booths around the edges! FOOD: Get their chicken shots! I had the Rachel this time and wished it has more flavor/sauce. My partner had the burger and it was average. Good comfort / classic pub food! HAPPY HOUR: $2 off drinks and apps on weekdays 3-6pm I believe. SERVICE: Friendly and efficient! Our food was out so fast last night. Great spot to cozy up in West End! read more

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Everything was great besides the greasy haired bartender who was acting like changing the kegs was the equivalent to working an oil rig. Saw him short tempered and have snotty comments with two other couples who were obviously waiting around the bar for him to take an order. I hate when one employee taints an experience like this, especially it being St Patrick's Day and my first time to this location. Being overwhelmed while working is one thing but being blatantly rude is another. read more

Loud, whether you are inside or outside. The food and service were okay. We shared the Pub Pretzel and Reuben Egg Roll apps and the New York Strip Steak Frites. It was just the case where the pretzel and egg rolls were average, and the sauces were average. $51 for the New York Strip Steak Frites (because we added mushroom) and that was average. Service was average. There just wasn't a single thing that stood out. read more

The Local - New York Strip Steak Frites with mushroom - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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Every-time I come here, which is at least once a week, they knock it out of the park. Everyone is so friendly, fantastic service and amazing specials! You really feel like you're stepping into a local pub every time. Love the lunchtime specials. My favorite is the bangers and mash, but I've never had anything below par here ever. read more

Walked over during happy hour to have a beer and a quick dinner. Happy hour goes from 3-6 and includes $2 off draft beers and appetizers. They have plenty of beer options. The service was spot on. The menu has plenty of choices. I started with the pretzel which was hot and fluffy. The hot mustard was very spicy and very good. I followed that up with some dry rub wings that were ok. Not great but not awful. Just kind of plain. The only odd thing is the 5% service charge that the restaurant claims is for the staff but shouldn't be counted as part of their tip. Yeah right. Why not just have a mandatory tip percentage. The wording of the 5% is pretty odd. read more

Love their booth seating! Some places are impossible to have a conversation, but The Local has a fun atmosphere with the added bonus of volume control! Food was also very good. I hope to go again soon! read more

Was absolutely the best Irish food I've ever had. Would recommend ! The service was outstanding in the bar area.

Top 3 fish and chips. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service was excellent definitely be back when in the twin cities.

Authentic Irish! Owner is from Ireland, the wood that forms around the booths were also imported from Ireland, and even most of the decor are from Ireland! Good food, affordable, and nice portions! We tried the pot roast, chicken pub pie (yes, it's pub) and fish & chips and they were all great, came fast! Plus the chocolate cheesecake, wow that tasted great! And of course they have a Guinness on tap! It's even poured the right way! Great place to hangout, watch sports, or just enjoy a good meal with a pint! read more

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My reason for leaving 2 stars is the fees added to the end of our bill. We paid via the handheld the waitress brought to our table. The total seemed a little high, so my "accountant" daughter asked for a copy of the receipt. To my surprise there was a 5% fee added to "pay wait staff a fair wage". Another 3% plus for using credit card. I thought our waitress did a great job and I tipped accordingly. I have worked in the restaurant business and have always considered myself a good tipper. However, having another 5% added to my already generous tip put me in a foul mood and somewhat soured what had been an enjoyable lunch. The service charge for using my credit card is a reason for me not to frequent this restaurant in the future. It may be a petty issue, but I would rather they just raise their prices to cover these costs. read more

I came here with my local work team, and we had a marvelous time! The food was great, the staff was very attentive and flexible, and the vibe was awesome. Our waitress, Tara, was amazing. We required a lot of flexibility, and she not only took it in stride, she had a genuine smile on the whole time. I was so impressed with the grace in which she served us. What a great stop!! read more

Stopped in for lunch this week. The place has aa nice Irish restaurant feel to it Lloyd of wood and windows Bartender was quick to greet me and helpful with the menu The manager stopped to visit as well The menu provides a good variety of options I ordered the wee burger and sweet potato fries and cup of soup split pea with veggiies delish! Will def be back for a happy hour soon! read more

The Local - Wee burger on the lunch menu - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Old school classy yet rustic ambiance? Cool booths. We took a two seater high top and ordered a cocktail to start off the weekend right. We couldn't decide what we wanted - too many of the options sounded good. So we both got a sandwich, cut it in half and swapped a piece. Lots of flavor going on with their meatloaf, spiced perfectly. Could've used more of the sauce, but ketchup and meatloaf go hand-in-hand, so I decided to fix it up Midwest style. The walleye was fried in old oil, you could tell by the color, but the flavor was wonderful, not "fishy". I had a well dressed side salad and my partner got fries. The fries weren't really salty or seasoned, but they were TRUE potatoes. So if you enjoy the purity of a big potato wedge, this is your spot. Free ramp parking in Saint Louis Park. This is on the pricier end. read more

The Local - Meatloaf Sandwich (front) Walleye Sandwich (back) - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

I've been to the local a few times now and continue to enjoy their food! I'd recommend their Veggie Lucy Burger - without cheese for my taste buds - and the Walleye Sandwich. This time I tried out the Mushroom Flatbread and Chicken Pub Pie. The mushroom flatbread was crispy on the bottom and loaded on top with mushrooms. I would definitely order this again. The last time I was at the Local, I ordered the Shepherd's Pie. Unfortunately that was WAY too salty. So this time I ordered the Chicken Pub Pie, and this is a WINNER. The filling is very flavorful and stuffed with chicken AND veggies. I will be back when craving another chicken pub pie. The only reason that I am giving four stars is because of the service. Each time, service has been slow. Don't expect your food to arrive quickly or that you won't have to ask for water or the check. Despite this, I will go back because of their food! read more

The Local - Chicken Pub Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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Super good food here! This is a new iteration of the Cooper; they've remodeled and re-branded but they didn't alter the Cooper's menu too much. Which is good news because the food is quite, quite good. I came in with family members and between us we had a Cara Club, a Reuben, a Chicken Pub Pie, and a Quinoa Salad with chicken. All four of us felt our food was solidly above average. My Cara Club came with extremely tasty pulled turkey and thick-cut candied bacon, and it was just awesome. I also had a bread pudding pie thing for dessert that maybe wasn't mind-blowing, but was good and unique. The interior has a pleasant look to it; it's very open and wooden-y, which makes it kind of loud when there are a lot of people. But they have an answer to that in the form of reserveable booths they call "snugs". If you want a more intimate experience you should angle for one of those. I liked the atmosphere overall, and our server worked really hard to keep us happy, and was friendly from beginning to end. I will be back multiple times, both to try more of their food offerings and to just re-up on that awesome club sandwich. read more

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Arrived at The Local for lunch around 2:15 for work. They have a very cute lunch menu where all of the items are $11 and under (totaling to about $12.15 after taxes). I ordered the "Wee Fish & Chips" while my manager ordered the "Wee Burger". All lunch entree options come with a side salad and fries (mine came with fries automatically due to the name). The service was very good and I always had my soda and water glass filled. The atmosphere is AMAZING. Even in the middle of the day it felt quaint and home-y while also embodying the feeling of a traditional Irish Pub. Our food arrived quickly (the place was not busy at all, maybe three other dining groups aside from us). The fish & chips were phenomenal. I know it's a simple fried fish with chips, but it was very good and I was even provided malt vinegar like you would in Ireland. The only con I have to this was that the breading was a little too much for me. There was almost more breading than there was fish, but the breading itself was still good. The tartar sauce, on the other hand, was GREAT. I dipped my fries in it as well. My manager frequents this restaurant and I can see why. I would highly recommend taking a business partner here for lunch (or any time of the day, really). It will definitely impress them. There is also a full bar if you go in the later hours. read more

The Local - Wee Fish & Chips with a side salad (lunch menu). Tartar sauce was AMAZING and fish was good. - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Great ambience it makes me feel like I am taking a wonderful train ride and eating really good food. Great service I found a Really nice beer that I liked. a nice cream ale for people that don't like beer but for people that do like beer have a wonderful selection. read more

The Local - This is my fish and chips almost gone it was so good I forgot to take a pic before I started Eating - Irish Pub Near Me - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Met a friend at the local before a theater event downtown. Wanted a Irish theme since we were attending an Irish show at the State theater. Enjoyed my cocktail, an old fashioned that was nicely balanced. My Reuben was great. The Reuben had just right balance of ingredients and made for a nice sandwich. I'm not a huge French fry fan, but they were served fresh and hot with my sandwich. Like the decor, we had our own private booth, sort of enclosed. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. West End is great because of the underground parking. Great for the rainy and snowy days. read more

Great authentic Irish restaurant, the food.....delicious! The atmosphere nd decor is beautiful. Bringing all my friends back here. The only thing missing would be authentic Irish music.......bring your bagpipe, fiddle and flute! read more

This was originally Cooper Pub - they updated some of the decor over the past several weeks, but the menu is mostly the same. They've added more enclosed booths along the windows, which can make it a good date night spot, especially since each table had a candle on it. Prices are what you expect for restaurants at the West End - not a great value, but also not crazy expensive. We enjoyed the food we ordered, and there are other items on the menu that we want to try in the future. Service was great, and our waitress Robin was really nice and friendly. Happy hour Monday-Friday 2-6pm and late night happy hour Sunday-Thursday 9pm-midnight: most drinks are $2 off and all appetizers are $2 off! Calamari & Veg (4/5) - was surprised by how much calamari we got - definitely a good portion size and good for sharing - it was more tentacles and not thick pieces of calamari meat. I liked the fried (but not battered) mini peppers and pickles that came with it - helped to break up the heaviness of the dish. It was served with marinara and a garlic aioli. My only complaint is that there was a little bit too much batter on the calamari. Vincent Burger (4.5/5) - the burger patty is thick and juicy since it's stuffed with Gouda cheese, so I thought the burger was pretty good. That said, if you want a good burger, there are other places to get a better burger for the same price or less. I got it with mashed potatoes, but you can also get it with fries - thick steak fries or skinny fries. Corned Beef & Cabbage (4/5) - loved the sauce in this dish - it was savory and buttery and went great with the potatoes and cabbage in the dish. Overall a solid corned beef dish. Drinks: Sinful Cider (2/5) - This was disappointing. Overly strong whiskey taste - and this is coming from my fiancé who loves whiskey. We've had a similar hot cider drink at other places that mask the alcohol better with the cider. That said, this could be a good value if you're looking to get drunk. Frostbite (5/5) - This was crisp and refreshing - would be a great drink to enjoy in the summertime. The grapefruit nicely offset some of the sweetness of the Strongbow. I would get this again. read more

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You've gotta get the bacon tots yum yum yum! We came in on a weeknight and it was pretty dead compared to the other restaurants around. You order right from your phone at the table - which was a little bit confusing to coordinate as a group. Half our party ended up ordering and the other half only realized once the food had arrived. Something to get used to in the new Covid world. read more

A great Irish pub but their current menu and ordering system is a little clunky. They're using a QR code to scan the menu which brings you to an online app to order. You have to enter a payment card and then order. Maybe it was just us but we made part of our order and then had to re-enter payment again due to an issue. We chose to order from the server instead to avoid going through all that. The food was great! Their corned beef and cabbage has a delicious garlic cream sauce with tender carrots and cabbage. It was a smaller portion though and I could've used more. The pot roast was tender and delicious! read more

This bar was closed for an entire year... I was delighted when I saw yesterday that they had reopened. They gutted it of its personality. They implemented a QR code ordering system which gets rid of pretty much all staff interaction. I didn't recognize any of the staff, they all seemed new, and the cut their tap beers in all half. The food was always good but honestly the restaurant has less of an Irish pub feel and more of an airport restaurant vibe. The qr system adds an automatic 18% gratuity so tipping is no longer necessary... this is the only part of my experience I enjoyed. I'm very aware that the QR code system is for covid safety but I honestly think most patrons would have a more enjoyable personable time at a TGI fridays. From 2009-2020 this was the best pub in the cities. Covid game and destroyed it. I hope it gets better eventually. read more

This place is very cool and the food was great! We went for a work dinner and enjoyed some appetizers and drinks before our main mea. We sat in a cool little booth that gave our party a bit of intimacy. It made the experience and experience and not just another restaurant. Everyone loved their meals and clear their plates. Only thing they should improve on is getting more unique alcohol (vodkas and gins like Monkey 47) since they have such unique whiskey offerings. I would def go back during my next visit! read more

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